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Meet Your New Mayor – Bill Peduto’s Excellent Adventure @ Manor Theater – Mon. 11/11

November 10, 2013 Lindsay Leave a Comment

Last Tuesday, we went to the ballot box and Bill Peduto was ellected to be the next mayor of Pittsburgh.  One of the reasons why I think Peduto is a great choice for Pittsburgh is the amount of time he spends studying other cities . I  have personally had the opportunity to learn about cities that are similar to Pittsburgh through GLUE (the Great Lakes Urban Exchange).  GLUE was founded by a Pittsburgh native and a Detroit native with the purpose of bringing together folks from rust-belt cities, cities that are all struggling with similar post-industrial revolution problems.  I’ve attended… Read the rest

Filed Under: Community Resources, Events, Politics Tagged With: 14th Ward Independent Democratic Club, 14the WIDC, bill peduto, GLUE, mayor, pittsburgh

Make your own political cartoons and campaign buttons at the Warhol's Cartoon Factory

October 30, 2008 Lindsay 1 Comment

This weekend the Warhol Museum opens a new exhibit called the Cartoon Factory that has got a few of my favoirte things.  I love the warhol because you can screen print things there and this new exhibit gives you a chance to make your own political cartoons or campaign buttons. Cartoon Factory 2008: Scaring Up the Vote November 1- 2, 10am-5pm brought to you by: Warhol Musuem and the ToonSeum Create your own political cartoons, buttons and t-shirts Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and nationally Syndicated cartoonist Rob Rogers will be there too Completed cartoons will be displayed at the museum until Nov.… Read the rest

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Politics Tagged With: Andy Warhol, Cartoon, Editorial cartoon, Northside, Politics, screen printing, Silk Screen, Toonseum, Warhol Museum

Barackwurst or Hillbasa – both are delicious choices

April 6, 2008 Lindsay 3 Comments

Franktuary is getting into the political spirit. With the primary election just a little over 2 weeks away, Franktuary has cooked up a poll of their own. The Sausage Poll – from now until election day – Franktuary is offering 2 special items: Barackwurst – featuring an array of patriotic condiments, is a half-link of bratwurst and a half-link of knockwurst that have come together to support one common cause. Hillbasa – prepared with nearly identical condiments, is a full kielbasa link served with a mandated side of Bill pickles. They are keeping a tally of which item is ordered… Read the rest

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Politics, Restaurants Tagged With: Barack Obama, barackwurst, Franktuary, Hillary Clinton, hillbasa, Primary Election, sausage poll, Tribune Review

Politcal Game Night

March 27, 2008 admin Leave a Comment

With just 4 weeks left until the 2008 Primary, Pittsburgh has become a hot bed of political events.  Pittsburgh is also home to the the oldest continuous independent democratic club in the US.  Saturday night is their annual event – this year it is political game night.  Great trivia and I guarantee you will see some of your favorite elected officials there for the fun. The 14th Ward Independent Democratic Club Presents Political Game Night Saturday March 29th, 7:00 pm Schenley Park Skating Rink Test your political savvy with original adaptations of your favorite game shows: Jeopardy! Wheel of Fortune!… Read the rest

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: 14th Ward, 14th Ward Independent Democratic Club

Are you REGISTERED TO VOTE?

March 13, 2008 Lindsay Leave a Comment

The last day to register to Vote before the Primary Election is MARCH 24, 2008. PRIMARY ELECTION DAY – April 22, 2008 Not sure if you are registered? Want to change your party affiliation? Just send in a voter registration form Click here to fill out the voter registration form or Click here to see where you can pick up a voter registration form You can also fill out a voter registration form at RockTheVote.com Print out the form Sign the form Mail it in… Read the rest

Filed Under: Community Resources, Politics Tagged With: Register to Vote, Rock The Vote, Vote, Voting Deadlines

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